The White Cape on the Cove - A year round oceanside retreat
About this house rental
Situated in Halifax, this attractive house for $189 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Welcome to a four bedroom three bathroom two story Cape Cod vacation home on the cove. Enjoy the views of the ocean from within this newly appointed retreat. Watch the sailboats and fishing boats while you soak up the sun either on the flat pebble beach out front or hanging out on the large front deck with a cold beverage. This is an all seasons vacation home designed with the traveler in mind. In 2021 we installed high speed fibre optic internet and wifi so this place can be your office with an ocean view if needed. The eat in kitchen includes a large stainless steel fridge and full size stove. We have a good collection of spices and cooking supplies in the pantry for making cookies with the kids. Walk out to the back deck to bar-b-que or watch the kids play in the oversized 1 acre lot. The dining room comfortably seats six for family dinners to share the stories and adventures of the day. Views of the ocean from both the dining room and adjoining family room with bright south western facing windows lets you take in the amazing sunsets. A cozy den with wood burning fireplace is great if you are visiting in the Winter/Fall months. A nice spot to sit and relax and write in your journal after a busy day touring the South Shore. The main floor bathroom also has a large modern shower. Washer and Dryer are also located on the main floor and this house has a clothes line in the back. Where possible our housekeeper hangs the sheets out on the back line to blow dry for you to enjoy "fresh" clean bedding. Upstairs are four bedrooms perfect for the entire family or convenient if there are two smaller families travelling together. The upstairs contains a full bathroom that has double sinks to make getting the gang ready for the day move a bit quicker. The master bedroom (queen bed) has an ensuite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom also has a queen bed, and the shark room and whale rooms both have a double bed. The two front bedrooms have ocean views and you can listen to the waves at night for a relaxing sleep. The beach in front (end of driveway and across the road) is flat pebble beach stones which is great for walking on, wading out into Shoal Cove and makes an amazing spot for bon-fires on the beach as you enjoy the sunsets and brilliant starry night sky. The water frontage showcases the two Tancook islands and across the Mahone Bay sits Chester and the infamous Oak Island (aka treasure island). Located on the Aspotogan Coastal Drive (Hwy NS-329) where the famous Bayswater Beach and provincial park is only 5 mins away. The local convenience store and "The Deck" restaurant are a one minute walk. Great for dropping in for a seafood chowder & pie or to get your daily ice cream fix in the afternoon. There is lots to do in the South Shore in case you are new to the area. Charter a sailboat, kayak or fishing boat to enjoy the area from the water. The Aspotogan Coastal Drive is heaven for bikers as much of the route is ocean side and in the summer it is common to see lines of 20-30 bikers peddling past our place. Hop on the Tancook Ferry and drive around the islands to explore the multi-colored homes. A short 20 minute drive will get you to either Chester or Hubbards. Make sure you visit the Hubbards farmers market on Saturday mornings in the spring/summer. Chester is famous for sailing and hosts the Chester Race week August 11-14th 2021. Or visit Lunenburg (45 mins away) and tour shops, restaurants and the shipyards that built the famous Nova Scotia flagship BlueNose II. Take a day and tour the many vineyards and wineries located through-out the Annapolis valley (50 mins drive). And if you want to spend time in the big city, Halifax is only 45 minutes away. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a great experience so our vacation home has more to offer than just a place to sleep. Properly equipped with the amenities you require.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Halifax
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(45 Reviews)
5.0
Very much enjoyed our stay, well equipped home,my only suggestion would be on the steep steps going up stairs to add gripping runners for safety,we are an active group of 83 year olds into hiking and biking but two mentioned how slippery the steps were with our stocking feet. Thanks again great stay! Sharon
5.0
Stayed for Thanksgiving this weekend (6 adults) and it was fantastic. It was perfect, spotlessly clean,nicely decorated and had a wonderful view of the ocean. Host was very helpful and responsive. Would 100% recommend this fabulous spot.
5.0
Loved the house, the location and everything else.
5.0
It was beautiful and serene the perfect place to relax after a day worth of sight seeing
5.0
Honestly Andrew saved our vacation. We rolled into Halifax during Hurricane Lee, and the ferry to our accommodation was not running. We booked this place two days before our arrival. Andrew let us check in early and use his generator as their was no power. We were in constant communication during the storm even though he was in Italy! This place is a real treasure. I will definitely be coming back. So easy for day trip, beautiful area for exploring. I ran everyday on the road to gorgeous scenery. Truly unreal experience and jt blew our friends minds. They had never been to the east coast. It was amazing! Thank You Andrew for helping us make memories!
5.0
Beautiful home on a large private lot. Kitchen well stocked with condiments. You need only bring your main meal items. Firepit with sufficient seating. Barbecue. Outdoor seating in front and back of house. Is within relatively short driving distances of swimming beaches (30 mins plus or minus). Worth a drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenberg to sightsee or enjoy a restaurant meal. Would return.
5.0
Thank you for the wonderful experience. The property was great and the family was really pleased with the location and the experience staying.
5.0
We spent two weeks here in July. It is ideally located for trips into Halifax, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Chester. Also close to the excellent Rumrunners trail for biking and running. This is easily the best Vrbo house we have stayed at- beautifully decorated and stocked with every item you could think of from olive oil to bandaids, and the owner is very helpful and responsive.
5.0
The weather was not wonderful but the house was perfect. It had everything we needed and the Wii and Netflix were both a lifesaver with 3 teenagers. I highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit this part of Nova Scotia.
4.0
I was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the property; the lovely & functional decor; all of the basics for food preparation, including tons of spices; flour; baking powder etc. which made it easy to bake & cook;
There was only one important drawback - it was at least a 30 minute drive to purchase groceries. Also, as we are all seniors,
the steep stairways to the second floor (where all the bedrooms are) was a bit difficult to manage at times, especially for one of us that had a recent leg injury.
Overall, I would recommend this property to future renters.
5.0
The house is spotlessly clean, very welcoming and most accommodating. Andrew and Janine provide you with a beautiful home that is well equipped for a wonderful stay.
The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you may need.
From this convenient location we were able to explore Peggy's Cove. Lunenburg, Halifax and much more. Communication and checkin could not have been easier. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in this area.
5.0
Despite Fiona everything was done to make our stay in a wonderful area as good as possible. Couldn’t be more pleased with everything that was done by hosts.
5.0
Perfect location and the house has everything you need and more!! Loved having the two decks!
5.0
We loved our stay. The house was even better than in the pictures. It is beautifully decorated, yet welcoming and comfortable. There is a ton of space inside and outside. The furniture on the front porch is comfortable and we spent a lot of time taking in the view. The bedrooms were all a great size and the beds were very comfortable. There was a constant cool breeze coming off the water and fans provided in each room. Even during a heat advisory, the house remained cool and comfortable. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen I have encountered in a rental. The owners have thought of everything. We cooked most meals at the house and I had everything I needed. There is a great guest book that introduces you to the house and local area. Make sure to head to The Deck for ice cream! The house is in a perfect location for exploring the area with points of interest within a reasonable driving distance in all directions. Andrew was great at communicating before and during our stay. I would highly recommend this home and would happily stay there again if we are ever back in the area.
4.0
Excellent
As advertised.Very clean.Beautifully decotated . Quiet neighbourhood
5.0
Vacation stay in Nova Scotia
The house was exactly as the pictures. Very clean and tidy inside, nicely furnished and a good supply of essentials. The Welcome binder was very helpful. The owner was very friendly in communications and responded quickly. He also provided good suggestions on places to eat & golf. Note that the nearby restaurant "The Deck" is closed for renovations however there are lovely places to eat in nearby Chester (The Foc'sle) and in Hubbards (Tuna Blue Restaurant). Overall, a lovely vacation with many happy memories!
5.0
This is the perfect place to stay. So clean and comfortable. Andrew has anticipated every need. We’d think of something we’d like to have and it would be right there.
This was the nicest area; a quick drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. I’ll be telling all my friends in Ontario to stay here.
5.0
Just wanted to Stay Forever
This is the perfect place to stay. So clean and comfortable. Andrew has anticipated every need. We’d think of something we’d like to have and it would be right there.
This was the nicest area; a quick drive to Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. I’ll be telling all my friends in Ontario to stay here.
5.0
This place is beautiful. Very clean, modern, and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable.
5.0
Family road trip
This place is beautiful. Very clean, modern, and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable.
5.0
This cottage is well kept, and made us feel right at home. We celebrated the new year together as a group of friend and Andrew so kindly left a bottle of champagne for us! Little touches like that really made our trip perfect. Would recommend to anyone!
5.0
Cutest cottage across the ocean
This cottage is well kept, and made us feel right at home. We celebrated the new year together as a group of friend and Andrew so kindly left a bottle of champagne for us! Little touches like that really made our trip perfect. Would recommend to anyone!
5.0
This property is located in a lovely spot with gorgeous views of the water. It is quiet, comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. You feel at home and spoiled at the same time. Communication with the host prior to arrival gave a relaxed, kind, worry free arrival.
5.0
Family get together
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Andrew’s property. It was very clean, nicely decorated and well equipped with everything to make our stay most pleasant. The weather cooperated for our visit to the beach, Chester and Mahone Bay. We would love to stay here again.
5.0
Welcoming
This property is located in a lovely spot with gorgeous views of the water. It is quiet, comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated. You feel at home and spoiled at the same time. Communication with the host prior to arrival gave a relaxed, kind, worry free arrival.
5.0
The house was beautiful from the outside and pretty nice inside. The colour scheme was coordinated throughout and tastefully decorated. The home was well stocked to make our stay feel most comfortable.
5.0
We enjoyed our short stay.
5.0
Beautiful Property
The house was beautiful from the outside and pretty nice inside. The colour scheme was coordinated throughout and tastefully decorated. The home was well stocked to make our stay feel most comfortable.
5.0
Very clean; easy check in process; nice up to date furniture.
We enjoyed our short stay.
5.0
Amazing place
This our second time staying at the White Cape Cod. Very clean, everything you need is there. The view is spectacular. The new beautiful fire pit was a huge hit. We will definitely be back. The owner is amazing and very accommodating.
5.0
Wonderful weekend getaway!
Andrew's property is truly beautiful and has everything you need, whether for a short weekend in our case or a much longer stay. The location is stunning and private, and the house itself was spotless when we arrived. We also so appreciated the well-stocked pantry and kitchen.
Andrew was wonderful to communicate with - super responsive and attentive, and the check-in and check-out process was seamless. We would highly recommend a stay here, however long, and hope to be back again soon! Cheers.
5.0
Exceptional property
Remarkable experience.. not one complaint!! Will book again!
5.0
Family Getaway
Great place for family to gather. The home had everything we needed. Enjoyed exploring the area. Fabulous view and beautiful sunsets. Andrew was an excellent host.
5.0
This is the greatest find.
Beautiful view, and amazing clean house. You only need clothes and food. The house was well equipped with everything you need. The view is spectacular. The owner is easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be back.
5.0
White Cape on the Cove
Our stay at Andrew’s property in Blandford was one we never forget. From the bonfires, to the beaches and all the wonderful food and laughter we had a delightful time in this clean and beautiful space. Everything about the vacation home was taken care of right down to the most minor detail and supply. This one comes as advertised. Thank you Andrew!
5.0
Awesome!
Was a great place, owner was easy to get a hold of. Even have it booked again. Thank you!! :)
5.0
Wunderschön!
Beste Aussicht, liebevoll dekoriert, alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Gerne wieder : )
5.0
Everything we could have hoped for!
What a lovely place to stay! Everything was exactly as shown and the house was shiny and clean and very well appointed with everything we needed. We stayed for 2 weeks and there was just the 2 of us, but there was room for more people to be comfortable. We had a wonderful time exploring the area and had lots of day trips, returning to our lovely "White Cape" and a beautiful sunset over the water. Andrew was very good about keeping us informed and instructed in the process of entry etc. We would certainly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a clean, updated and lovely home away from home.
5.0
Fantastic property
Well stocked, very clean and comfortable home.
2.5
perfect
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Halifax?
The average price for a rental in Halifax is $118 per night. This rental is $71 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The White Cape on the Cove - A year round oceanside retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The White Cape on the Cove - A year round oceanside retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The White Cape on the Cove - A year round oceanside retreat?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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